Explore the Family Name Lecours
The meaning of Lecours
French: habitational name from Le Cours, the name of several places in various parts of France. This surname has died out in France. Some characteristic forenames: French Aime, Alain, Andre, Emile, Jean Guy, Jean Louis, Liette, Marcel, Michel, Normand, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Lecours in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lecours has seen a slight decrease in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. Its rank dropped by 1.8% from 54,522 to 55,505 during this period. However, despite the drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.52%, going up from 354 to 370. The proportion per 100k people remained consistent at 0.13 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #55,505 | -1.8% |
| Count | 354 | 370 | 4.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lecours
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lecours, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows minor changes from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, making up 94.63% of the population in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.05% by 2010. In comparison, Asian/Pacific Islander representation entirely disappeared between these years. Hispanic representation saw an increase, rising from 3.39% in 2000 to 4.86% in 2010, marking a 43.36% change. There were no reported individuals identifying as Black, Two or more races, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.63% | 94.05% | -0.61% |
| Hispanic | 3.39% | 4.86% | 43.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.69% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |